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Boone County solid Waste Management District talks trash / P2

South Village PUD to be reviewed this month / P3

Village Dance Studio to perform ‘Alice in Wonderland’ / P5

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May 7, 2024

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Boone County Solid Waste Management District talks trash

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Boone County Solid Waste Management District has a message for residents getting ready to do some spring cleaning — not all those unneeded items belong in the trash.

SERVICES

The district is responsible for making sure Boone County residents know what it means to reduce, recycle or properly dispose of residential waste. The department hosts programming to enable residents to be responsible stewards of the environment while preserving public health in and around Boone County.

Executive Director Jennifer Lawrence said the department is not a county office, but a separate unit of government dictated by Indiana code.

“We act as a resource for Boone County residents,” Lawrence said. “If you’re cleaning out your own house, if you’re cleaning out grandma’s house, if you’re wondering where to start with recycling, any of those things we act as a resource on how to do it, how to do it right, and where to go.”

Lawrence said Boone County Solid Waste Management District engages in public-private partnerships to provide services, including recycling events for motor oil,

hazardous waste, electronics and tires. But the main service the office provides is education.

“We’re here to spread the word. We’re not selling a thing,” Lawrence said of the department, which has been operating in Boone County since 1994. “You don’t know you need us until you need us. If you need to get rid of an entire medicine cabinet full of medicines, we help send people the right way.”

Lawrence said when it comes to regular refuse and recycling, the residents of Zionsville are especially receptive to making sure what they dispose of goes to the right place. Lawrence said there are 25 garbage and recycling hauler companies that are active in Boone County.

“I think people want to do the right thing,” she said. “They’ll take the time to recycle, and they want to recycle right, so they know what that means. We get a lot of our education requests from (Zionsville and Whitestown).”

Those education requests often mean speaking to schools and civic organizations, organizing litter pickup campaigns and soliciting for volunteers.

When it comes to recycling, Lawrence said there are three tenants to follow.

“Clean, dry and loose,” she said. “What’s the quickest way to teach somebody to

DISPATCHES

Flea market – Hoosier Village in Zionsville will hold its annual spring flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily May 16-18 inside the retirement community. Quality furniture and household items are featured as well as decorative items, toys, puzzles and art work. Visitors should use the Hoosier Village entrance at Zionsville Road at the main Hoosier Village gate with directional signs to the sale area.

Prenatal yoga – Witham Health Services is offering prenatal yoga classes from 6-7 p.m. every Thursday at Witham Wellness Center, 2505 N. Lebanon St. in Lebanon. Prenatal yoga is a specialized yoga class that focuses on supporting a pregnant person through the trimesters, while preparing them for birth and the post-partum period. Classes are $20 per session. To register, visit witham. org/event/prenatal-yoga.

Breakfast at the Brickyard with Mario Andretti — Mario Andretti, the 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner and four-time IndyCar Series champion, will be the featured guest at the 2024 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc. The event will take place at 9 a.m. May 18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tickets are on sale to the public, with individual tickets priced at $100 each and Preferred Corporate Tables at

recycle, clean, dry and loose is it. You don’t have to put it in the dishwasher, it just has to be rinsed out. Don’t throw a half a bottle of water in there, we want it dry. And loose — do not bag your recyclables. We want them loose so that when they are sorted with electronic technology, it’s easiest to do.”

Lawrence said that while everyone knows “reduce, reuse, recycle,” people often focus on just recycling. But, she said, the department encourages residents to find ways to reuse items that don’t belong in a landfill, like plastic bottles and bags or old clothing, and reducing consumption as much as possible.

Boone County Solid Waste Management District also produces a monthly electronic newsletter, Waste Watch. The newsletter highlights programming and includes tips on how to dispose of or recycle unique household items.

Lawrence said the district’s signature event is the tox-drop collection, where Boone County residents can drop off electronics and used tires. While the spring event was held April 27 in Lebanon, the fall event takes place Sept. 14 at the Zionsville Municipal Services Building.

Learn more and sign up for the Waste Watch newsletter at boonecountysolidwaste.com.

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5K registration – The 10th annual Megan Hammerle Memorial 5K benefitting Boone County Mentoring Partnership takes place May 11 at Lebanon High School. The event honors the life of Megan Hammerle, a 2014 graduate of Lebanon High School who loved to run. Hammerle passed away in 2015 from a rare form of meningitis. This year’s event will include the run, music, inflatables, food trucks and a merch tent. Register at boonecountymentoring.org/ under the 5K link.

Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club – The Boys & Girls Club of Boone County will host its inaugural evening fundraising event, “DUNK!” June 1 at the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County Whitestown Unit, 5964 S 700 E. in Whitestown. The 21 and over event will feature 20 restaurant and beverage partners, more than a dozen basketball-themed activities and games, and a silent auction, all in support of the organization’s mission to empower and inspire young people in the community. The goal for the inaugural event is to raise $75,000 to support programming and scholarships. Tickets are $125. Visit bgcboone.org under the events tab for information on tickets and sponsorship packets.

South Village development to be reviewed in May

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Town of Zionsville has tapped the brakes — lightly — on plans to create the South Village planned unit development.

TOWN NEWS

The Plan Commission is set to review the rezoning of 169 acres to form South Village PUD later this month. The PUD will combine two current PUDs with multiple zoning districts into a single PUD governing South Village.

Although the PUD was on the agenda before the Plan Commission April 15, it was continued to the May meeting. Members of the Zionsville Town Council said they would like to see clarifications on building uses and allowable building heights before the PUD comes for a vote.

“We’ve got to get it right, and it would feel good to slow it down … so that we’re not going back and forth wasting people’s time,” councilmember Jason Plunkett said during a meeting April 9. “We’ve just got to make sure we get it right.”

Mayor John Stehr said the town is listening to all the submitted comments about the development, good and bad.

“Hopefully, by the time it gets to (council) we’ll have a plan that you can live with, that your constituents can live with, and we can all get behind for the benefit of

Zionsville,” Stehr said.

Stehr unveiled the $250 million effort to create a mixed-use master plan for the town’s South Village in March, an effort to revitalize the underdeveloped area between the historic brick street downtown and Old 106th Street.

Stehr said the development will be a town-led PUD that will include 500,000 square feet of commercial space, residential options including single family homes, townhomes, and senior living, road realignment to improve traffic flow while protecting the historic brick Main Street and 40 percent protected greenspace.

“I want to really emphasize that I do believe that this is a work in progress, as is every proposal like this that comes before the plan commission for the first time,” Stehr said. “I think it’s really important that we hear everyone’s voices here in a constructive way.”

The Plan Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. May 20. Documents related to the meeting will be posted at www.zionsville-in.gov/ AgendaCenter.

Town officials have hosted several informal meetings to discuss the PUD. Meetings this month are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. May 8 at COhatch, and 12 p.m. May 16 at Our Place coffee shop.

Learn more about South Village at zionsvillesouthvillage.com.

South Village is a town-led, $250 million planned unit development that Mayor John Stehr said will create living and working space in the underused areas between downtown and Old 106th Street. (Image courtesy of Town of Zionsville)

Brewer home earns Century Structure designation

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A Zionsville home built more than 100 years ago has earned the designation of Century Structure from the SullivanMunce Cultural

The home at 205 N. Main St. is owned by Bret Brewer and is a Prairie Style/American Foursquare. SullivanMunce officials stated the home was owned and likely built by Omer and Maude Stultz circa 1919, with an original assessed value of $4,400. Omer Stultz was an owner/operator at local lumber yards. In 1922, when the population of Zionsville was only 957, the home was sold to Onis and Helen Brendel. Since then, the property has been home to nine different

Century Structure designated buildings honor the past heritage and the people and places which contributed to Zionsville’s identity and help preserve the town’s image and legacy, according to officials with Sulli-

“Century Structure designated buildings honor the past heritage and the people and places which contributed to Zionsville’s identity and help preserve the town’s image and legacy.”

– SULLIVAN MUNCH

Standards for Century Structure designations include structures that are at least 100 years old and a front facade that has not been unreasonably altered, meaning that the authentic building construction materials have been maintained or restored and the integrity of the facade appearance remains true to the architectural style. The designation program was created by the Zionsville Historical Society in 1987, and to date has certified 25 structures, honoring the town’s historic architectural design of its residential and commercial structures. Learn more about the Century Structure program by visiting sullivanmunce.org under the “researching your home” tab.

Village Dance Studio ‘Brings Alice In Wonderland’ to Zionsville

By James Rae Jr. news@youarecurrent.com

Village Dance Studio will stage its first mini ballet, as it plays host to “Alice in Wonderland” at 6 p.m. May 11 and 2 p.m. May 12. The performance will be at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center at Zionsville Community High School. The performance is billed as “mini” because of it being one hour in length com-

ENTERTAINMENT

pared to the original 2 1/2 -hour ballet.

“The kids have been really excited, and it’s been fun to watch them learn new choreography and something different, plus get a little more of that character acting with improv incorporated into their dancing,” said Village Dance Studio Director Traci Broman, who is also an instructor.

Broman attributes a portion of the students’ success and growth to the faculty and staff who have helped bring out the dancers’ talent and skills.

“Our goal is to always help the kids go to college for dance if they want to or just be well exposed to dance and have an appreciation for it as well,” Broman said.

The studio’s presentation of “Alice in Wonderland” will have elements of jazz, tap, modern and hip-hop dance. Broman said the show is appropriate for all ages and supports the local arts community.

Tickets are $8 for youth and $10 for adults.

“Make it a family outing that’s not going

“Our goal is to always help the kids go to college for dance if they want to or just be well exposed to dance and have an appreciation for it as well.”

to break the bank,” Broman said. Doors open 30 minutes before each show.

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Shamrocks senior pitcher’s confidence keeps growing

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Westfield High School senior pitcher Ty Anderson’s confidence has continued to build throughout this career.

“I feel like I can get any batter out,” he said.

In his first five appearances this season, Anderson had a 3-2 record with a 1.64 earned run average for the Shamrocks baseball team. As a junior, he had a 5-1 record with a 1.12 ERA and was 2-2 with a 1.24 ERA as a sophomore.

“Ty’s strengths on the mound are the movement on his fastball and his slider is a tight, late-breaking pitch,” WHS coach Ryan Bunnell said. “He pairs those two pitches with a solid changeup to put together a way to attack every hitter.”

Bunnell said Anderson isn’t a high-velocity pitcher, usually throwing 84 to 86 mph, with a maximum of 87 to 88 mph.

“So, the movement on his pitches and his ability to execute the placement of

MEET TY ANDERSON

Favorite athlete: Anthony Rizzo

Favorite subject: History

Favorite TV show: “Reacher”

Favorite musician: Koe Wetzel

pitches is fundamental to his success and his ability to pitch at the next level,” Bunnell said. “Ty is also a high-level strike thrower. He had multiple complete games last year on pitch counts in the 70s. I think the development of his changeup and the confidence he has to throw it, has been important for him, especially against left-handed hitters. He has always had confidence and competitiveness on the mound, along with the movement of his fastball and a tight slider.

Letter of Intent to play for Eastern Illinois University next season, said his changeup is a work in progress.

“But it has been much more effective for me this year than it has been in past years,” Anderson said. “My velocity has slightly increased from last year to this year, but that’s not what brings me success.”

Anderson started playing recreational league baseball in Westfield when he was 5 years old and began playing travel baseball three years later.

“I never had intended to become a pitcher only, but as I got older and threw harder, it became something that I grew passionate about,” he said. “I played basketball and football when I was younger, but once I got to middle school, I decided I wanted to focus on baseball because that was the sport I loved.”

“But without high velocity, the ability to execute multiple pitches for strikes is a must and developing the third pitch was important.”

Anderson, who has signed a National

Anderson, who played with the Indiana Bulls during the summer, committed to Eastern Illinois in October 2023.

“I chose Eastern Illinois because Coach (Jason) Anderson has confidence in my ability and believes I can be an asset to the team,” he said.

Westfield High School senior pitcher Ty Anderson has a 3-2 record in his first five outings. (Photo courtesy of Owen Ferreri)

Anderson

Princess follows in mother’s footsteps

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Marin Davis has grown up with deep appreciation for the Indianapolis 500 and Month of May events.

500 FESTIVAL

“I grew up going to the race and spending time around the track,” the Zionsville Community High School graduate said. “It’s been a big tradition in my family. My (maternal) grandpa started it and he’s been going to every race since 1967. It’s been such a fun family tradition.”

applying and having to go through a bit of a strenuous process at first with applying and interviewing. There are so many extremely amazing and accomplished girls that try out for this program.”

Davis is one of the 33 women selected to participate in the 500 Festival Princess Program. She was quite familiar with the program, too, as her mother, Jennifer Lew Davis, was a Princess in 1993.

“She is definitely the one who encouraged me to apply,” Davis said. “It’s always been something that I wanted to do, but she really helped me get over my fear of

Her mother was also a sophomore at Purdue when she was a Princess.

“I’m really, really excited to just experience it from this perspective,” Davis said. “We got to meet two drivers (last month) and that’s been really cool for me as a fan of IndyCar. I’ve really enjoyed getting to be able to hear all these different perspectives from people.”

Davis is majoring in political science at Purdue and plans to go into pre-law.

Davis’ mentor is J.J. Nelson, executive director for Indiana for Delta Dental, which serves as a sponsor of the 500 Festival 5K.

“It’s been a great experience to meet with him,” she said. “It’s a really valuable connection to have and something that I think is really special about the program.”

Davis

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Recalling Victor Borge

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When Jeanne and I got married, a friend of hers gave us two tickets to a Victor Borge concert. Up till that time, I had heard Victor Borge maybe once or twice but didn’t know much about him. That concert changed all that. He was billed as a comedy musician, and he performed both extremely well. In fact, if asked who my favorite comedian was, I would have to say Victor Borge. If asked who my favorite pianist was, again I would have to say Victor Borge. And no one in memory has ever combined the two talents as superbly as Victor Borge.

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He would announce a piece of music he was going to play only to get distracted for long, hilarious minutes. In one such bit, he announced that he would play a Mozart piece in the key of C. He sat down on the piano bench and then asked, “Where the heck is C?” For a couple of minutes, he rummaged through the bench and then announced, “This explains why you Americans are so fond of saying, long time, no C.’”

Borge was from Denmark, and he learned English by watching movies and by listening to language tapes. He said he became quite fond of learning languages that way, by putting the tape recorder under his pillow when he went to bed at night.

Slowly, he said, you hear the recording over and over until you know the language. “Of course, I could only speak it when I was asleep,” he added.

Victor Borge was born Borge Rosenkamp in 1909. He died in 2000 at the age of 91. A long life, but for me, not nearly long enough.

ENHANCING EDUCATION

Zionsville teachers earn thousands in grant funds

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Zionsville Education Foundation provided a record-breaking $61,010 in grant funding this spring to the educators at Zionsville Community Schools. Teachers across the district were awarded a combination of classroom grants and professional development grants in April to assist the teaching and learning process and provide pathways for success for ZCS students.

“We are incredibly grateful to our community for making these grants possible,” ZEF Board President Mark Pascarella stated. “We are only able to support ZCS teachers, students, and schools in this way because of the generosity of our donors.”

In addition to donations, funds are raised throughout the year at ZEF events, including the ZEF Bash, Eagle Honor Awards and Trivia Night participation.

Classroom grants provide funding for innovative projects that directly impact students. A total of $31,412 awarded this cycle for classroom grants will provide unique learning experiences for students in all nine Zionsville schools, en-

From left, Emily Stochel, Whitney Luther, Julie Bradley, Leslie Frobig, Katy Ruhl, Nikki Hartsock, Jane Louiso, Terri Brown, Lyle Browne, Sidney Warnke and Theresa Knipstein Meyer receive grants.

hancing instruction in music, wellness, STEM, literacy and robotics.

Grant funds for professional development totaling $29,598 provide growth opportunities for educators in their areas of instruction and allow teachers to connect with colleagues and bring new ideas to their classrooms.

“We commend these and all ZCS educators for their

creativity and hard work for their students,” ZEF Grants Committee Chair Jane Louiso stated. “Their dedication to educational excellence is evident and their true passion for student growth came through in these grant applications. We are honored to be able to support their innovative ideas and continued professional growth through these grants.”

ZEF has awarded more than $1.8 million in support of ZCS since the foundation was formed in 1995. Classroom grants are awarded twice a year — once in spring and once in fall — while professional development grants are awarded each spring.

Grant funding is made possible through support from the Barth Family Fund, Lilly Lebanon Manufacturing, and the Lilly Lebanon Project, a collaboration of Eli Lilly and Co. and Fluor Corp.

Learn more about ZEF, including a complete list of past and present grants, at ZionsvilleEducationFoundation.org.

ON THE COVER: Alyssa Jackson was one of eight Zionsville Community Schools educators to earn the Foundational “Fit”nastics grant. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Education Foundation)

ZIONSVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2024 SPRING GRANTS

CLASSROOM GRANTS

Foundational “Fit”nastics —$10,178

Awarded to Alyssa Jackson, Laurie Wanser, Deb Torrance, Angie Fritz, Garrett Stephens, Fred Powell, Jarrod Gatlin and Christine Squier representing all ZCS elementary schools, the grant provides equipment for safe and effective gymnastics instruction.

Investing in Students: Creating a Classroom Economy for Math and Life Skills — $1,638

Awarded to Bailee Newton of Zionsville Middle School, the grant will help create a “classroom economy” to teach students real world math and budgeting skills and enhance their executive functioning skills.

Author Visit-Harvesting Stories from Experiences — $850

Awarded to Randi Schreiner of Zionsville West Middle School, the project will bring in a local Indiana author Laura Martin to the classroom to share her popular literary adventures.

The Courtyard: From Blank Canvas to Outdoor Learning Oasis — $3,000

The grant, which improves one of the courtyards at ZCHS to create an outdoor learning area and workspace, was awarded to Jessie Showalter and Bronson Lickliter.

Building Blocks of Learning — $9,051

Awarded to Joey Hewett, Callie Surface, Jennifer Sautbine and Joy Morris of Eagle Elementary, this grant will provide the kindergarten team with tools to enhance

STEM learning.

Flipping into Fitness — $856

Awarded to Trisha Smart, Steve Simmons, Kristina Comer and Gabe Diederich of Zionsville West Middle School, the funds will purchase mats for physical fitness classes to teach fitness and motor skill development for fifth through eighth grade students.

School Ukulele Experience — $3,057

Awarded to Andrea Wentz of Eagle Elementary, the grant will purchase ukuleles to teach students fundamental musical skills on a stringed instrument.

ZWEST Robotics Training Club — $2,781

Michael Murphy and Michael Deland of Zionsville West Middle School will use the grant to help launch a junior robotics club and to teach design and modeling.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Patriot Pilgrimage, A Colonial Quest through the American Revolution

Christine Milligan, Trish Shera and Allison Smith of Zionsville West Middle School were awarded $3,000 each for firsthand training at historical sites in Boston, Mass.

House Mania at the Ron Clark Academy

Educational partners Terri Brown and Sidney Warnke and Leslie Frobig and Nikki Hartsock of Stonegate Elementary will attend the House Mania at the Ron Clark Academy conference in Atlanta.

Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators — $350

Nick Noe of Boone Meadow Elementary will use these

funds to attend and present on technology and integration at the 2024 Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators conference.

We Are Not The Ones That Sting Because It’s Our War, Too! — $1,798

Brittany Moon of Zionsville Middle School will use funds to visit and learn at the Women Air Service Pilots of World War II exhibit in Texas and the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

The Superbowl of Mathematics — $1,390

Kara Benson and Liz Ferrand of Zionsville West Middle School will attend a conference on best practices in mathematics education in Indiana.

Midwest Band and Orchestra Conference - $2,280

Evan Schroeder, Chris Murray and Josh Weirich of Zionsville Middle School will attend the conference in Chicago to assist efforts to improve their craft both inside and outside the classroom.

PLTW Summit for Professional Development and Networking

Awarded to three teaching pairs, funds will go toward attendance at the National Project Lead the Way Summit in San Diego, Calif. Grant funds of $2,981 were awarded to to Terry Rowe and Andy Seward of Zionsville Middle School; $2,799 was awarded to Michael DeLand and Michael Murphy of Zionsville West Middle School; and Jason Donkersloot and Gary Werner of ZCHS and Zionsville Middle School, respectively, earned $3,000.

(Photo courtesy of Zionsville Education Foundation)

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

My computer can calculate how long it takes me to write each of my columns. It adds the time I took to write the first draft and then revise it.

HUMOR

For my last column, the computer program said I worked about three hours, but the computer did not count the time I rolled around in bed banging my cranium against the headboard trying to think of an idea or the three hours last week that I spent riding on my stationary bicycle trying to think of a clever ending.

Nor did the computer consider the two hours I spent lost in Franklin when I missed my exit trying to think of a cute title.

When I counted all this time up and divided it by my compensation, I was better off working at a fast-food joint, especially when they raise employee pay to 20 bucks an hour.

My wife asked me to clean up the garage the other day. When I was through, she said, “You’re done? In only an hour? You couldn’t have done a very thorough job.”

How insulting. I’d been thinking about cleaning that garage for more than a year. I got no credit for that. I also spent a fair amount of time planning how I would attack the mess. Should I move everything out of the garage, or just pile things up in the corner and then move stuff around? All that time should be counted.

Before cleaning the garage, I went to three stores to find my favorite beer. Then an endless wait while the cans and the glass got frosty in the fridge. Did I get credit for all that time? I did not.

“When I counted all this time up and divided it by my compensation, I was better off working at a fast-food joint, especially when they raise employee pay to 20 bucks an hour.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

came over for dinner. I asked him to read a short story I was working on. He does a little writing himself and I wanted his opinion.

“Hey, Dad. I’m done. Let’s have dinner.”

“Done already? I worked so hard on that. You took only five minutes to read it.”

“Dad, it may seem like five minutes, but did you consider my grade-school years when I spent hours and hours learning the alphabet? You may recall the summer of ‘95 when we drove around Indianapolis and you made me look for misspelled words on store signs. Or our trip to Hawaii, when I was 11 and I wasn’t allowed to have dessert until I found the misplaced apostrophe on the menu. Or the time you’ve spent drumming into my head that even when we have a conversation, I need a topic sentence. Dad, not counting all that time is not fair to me and the work I did to read that story.”

“Brett!”

“Yes, Dad.”

“Let’s have dinner.”

I explained this all to my family and it backfired. The other night my son, Brett,

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist

READERS’ VIEWS

Apartments don’t meet standards

Editor,

I am writing to express my concerns about my experience at Aria Apartments in Zionsville. I believe that my experience highlights broader issues regarding tenant rights and community values. I have been a resident of Zionsville since 2009, and I deeply care about this town.

Since moving into Aria Apartments in February 2021, I have dealt with frequent building evacuations, false alarms, and increased insecurity. These disruptions have severely impacted my professional life and caused the loss of a significant client due to continuous interruptions.

Despite my substantial rent payments, I have been consistently denied the peace and quiet that I am entitled to. The situation has become so unbearable that I was compelled to leave the premises despite my lease not expiring until May 20, 2024. This decision has not only disrupted my life but has also resulted in significant financial loss. The constant noise and disruptions are a clear indication of Praxm’s

failure to uphold the standards of quiet enjoyment, a basic tenant right.

Praxm’s lack of attention to detail is evident in their misrepresentation of our town’s name in their corporate communications (“Zionsille”) and in their disregard for the community values that Zionsville upholds. This is not a mere spelling error; it is a symbol of their disrespect for our community and its values.

My story is not just a personal grievance; it indicates a broader problem where corporate interests sideline renters’ rights and the Zionsville value system. Highlighting these issues and holding entities like Praxm accountable for their actions or inactions is essential.

I urge fellow citizens and relevant authorities to scrutinize these practices. It is time for us to stand up for our rights and values as a community. I hope this letter catalyzes change and calls for responsible and responsive property management.

Juan F. Suarez, Zionsville

Average White Band will serve as Palladium headliner for Carmel Jazz Fest

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The second Carmel Jazz Festival lineup is starting to take shape.

MUSIC

Blair Clark, founder and artistic director, announced Average White Band will be the Aug. 10 headliner at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. As previously announced, Antonia Bennett, daughter of the late Tony Bennett, will be the Aug. 9 headliner at the Palladium in the two-day festival. She will be joined by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.

Average White Band, a Scottish funk and R&B band, includes founding membes Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre. The band, which was formed in 1972, is known for hits such as “Pick Up the Pieces,” “Cut the Cake, “Queen of My Soul,” “Walk On By” and “Schoolboy Crush.”

“I was able to communicate with an agent I had in the past when I lived in California and got a recommendation for the Average White Band,” Clark said. “We’re really excited about them coming and excited about the collaboration with the Palladium as always.”

“Dave Bennett is coming back by popular demand,” Clark said. “He’s a phenomenal artist.”

Clark said the same is true of Cunningham, who also returns as a performer.

“We brought back acts that people really loved last year and we’re looking forward to them coming as well as our new artists,” Clark said.

In The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, saxophonist Danny Lerman will be the headliner Aug. 9. The Tarkington headliner for Aug. 10 will be announced later.

“What I love is we have a mixture of jazz, blues and R&B and jazz sounds,” Clark said.

“With Antonia Bennett and Carmel

Symphony, we have that element. With the Average White Band, you have an R&B funk kind of feel. Tim Cunningham is very jazz funk and Dave Bennett is very traditional jazz with a kick. We want to make sure we give our audience a great blend of blues, jazz and R&B. It’s staying in that jazz world but we’re mixing it up so people are entertained and have a great time.”

One difference this year is the outdoor concerts on Carter Green will be free

to the public. There will be a section at Carter Green for VIP ticket holders. There will be drink tickets and food vouchers with the VIP tickets, Clark said.

Clark said there will be separate acts at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael during the Carmel Jazz Festival. Those will be announced later with separate ticketed events.

The event is 5 to 10:30 p.m. each day. For more information and tickets, visit carmeljazzfest.org.

‘THE KING AND I’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The King and I” runs through May 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Corey Williams will perform May 8, followed by Marty Brown May 9 and John Lloyd Young May 10-11 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘ANASTASIA’

Civic Theatre’s production of “Anastasia” runs through May 11 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘FORBIDDEN BROADWAY’

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Forbidden Broadway” through May 12 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

The Magic of Motown will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 11 at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH

Carmel resident receives New Works prize — A proposal from a former dean of the Herron School of Art and Design has won the first visual arts prize awarded through the Center for the Performing Arts’ annual New Works commission program. Carmel resident Valerie Eickmeier will receive $2,500 to support the creation of a triptych of oil paintings, each 24-by-36 inches, titled “The Wind Makes the Sea Dance,’ inspired by the three movements of Claude Debussy’s 1905 Impressionist composition “La mer.” “When I’m painting, I listen to it over and over,” she said. A St. Louis native, Eickmeier received her MFA from Washington University and moved to central Indiana in 1982 to teach at Herron, where she was dean from 1998 to 2018. She has lived in Carmel since 2001.

From left, Average White Band members are Cliff Lyons, Rob Aries, Onnie McIntyre, Brent Carter, Alan Gorrie, Rocky Bryant and Fred “Freddy V” Vigdor. (Photo courtesy of Average White Band)

Saxophonist Tim Cunningham will be the 9 p.m. Aug. 10 Carter Green headliner. (Photos courtesy of Carmel Jazz Fest)

Jazz clarinetist Dave Bennett will be the Carter Green headliner at 9 p.m. Aug. 9.

StageStruck! screenings set

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The Great American Songbook Foundation will host two special film screening events as part of its StageStruck! Conference to honor the 100th anniversary of MGM. The celebration will feature participation by distinguished guests including Patricia Ward Kelly and Lorna Luft to shed light on the life and legacies of film icons Gene Kelly and Judy Garland.

FILM

The first event will take place May 14 and will highlight the enduring impact of Gene Kelly and his contributions to classic films like “Singin’ in the Rain.” The Songbook Foundation will welcome Patricia Ward Kelly, wife and official biographer of the legendary dancer, director and choreographer. She will host a pre-screening presentation featuring behind-the-scenes stories about the production process of “Singin’ in the Rain” and Gene Kelly’s experience starring in and directing the film.

On May 15, the Songbook Foundation will welcome Luft, an esteemed actress and singer known for her versatile talents and rich family legacy in the entertainment industry. She will share memories of her mother, Judy Garland, and insights into her work and legacy, including her starring role in the film “Meet Me in St. Louis.” The screening event is part of a yearlong celebration of Judy Garland as a recent inductee to the Songbook Hall of Fame.

Both screenings will take place on the campus of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, the home of the Great American Songbook Foundation. Free general admission tickets can be reserved online at thesongbook.org/stagestruckscreenings or through the Center’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office at Tickets@thecenterpresents. org or 317-843-3800.

For more, including event details, visit thesongbook.org

Kelly Luft

Civic Theatre offers variety

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Civic Theatre Executive Artistic Director Michael Lasley knows selecting a season can be a challenging balance.

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for the Performing Arts in Carmel, except for “The Curious Incident,” which will be at the Studio Theater.

“Kinky Boots” will be a Civic Theatre premiere.

“You are trying to appeal to the broadest possible audience while putting together a set of titles that seem to make some sense together, and at the same time advancing the storytelling and educational goals of the institution,” Lasley said. “I think we achieved that with this season. There truly is something for everyone. It’s artistically challenging but also hits those notes of comfort and nostalgia.”

The 2024-25 season opens with “Kinky Boots” Oct. 4-19, followed by “White Christmas” Nov. 29 to Dec. 24. The 2025 portion of the season opens with “Pride & Prejudice” Feb. 7-22, followed by “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” March 14-29 and “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 25 to May 10. The performances are at The Tarkington at the Center

Lasley

“I believe it’s only been produced one other time locally,” Lasley said. “It’s an exciting title for us and provides another opportunity to present a story of diversity and acceptance — in this case with a very popular and critically acclaimed title.

“White Christmas” will also be a first-time production for Civic.

In contrast, Civic’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is its 10th since 2000.

“It is incredibly popular and was the anchor of our holiday rotation until we recently switched to a holiday-themed title,” Lasley said.

“The Cat in the Hat” returns from Feb. 25 to March 6, 2025. Other 2025 shows include Junior Civic production of “Seussical Jr.” June 20-25, Young Artists Program’s “Revue!” June 23 and “Legally Blonde: The Musical” July 24-27.

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

From left, family members Katie Montieth and Ava Johnson-Guerrero of Carmel, Kylie Benakovich, Clara Benakovich, Lauren Benakovich of Crawfordsville, Ava Montieth, Andrew Montieth and Carter Montieth of Carmel attend the show. (Photo by Jennifer Haire)

Touring Egypt: Visiting Medinet Habu near Luxor

Commentary by Don Knebel

In our continuing tour of Egypt, we visit Medinet Habu, on the west bank of the Nile River across from Luxor. Medinet Habu is the name for the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramses III, who ruled Egypt from 1186 B.C. until his death in 1155 B.C. The well-preserved temple celebrated the pharaoh’s earthly achievements and allowed priests to nourish his soul so he could live forever as a god. Columns in the hypostyle hall of his 150-meter-long temple show Ramses among the gods. Statues in a courtyard portray him as Osiris, god of the afterlife. Carvings on the north exterior wall portray Ramses and his troops battling a confederation of invading “sea people,” predominantly people the Egyptians called Pelesets and the Bible calls Philistines. The carvings show the invaders riding three-man chariots pulled by two horses, wielding double-edged swords and long spears, carrying round shields and wearing

TRAVEL

feathered headdresses. According to the hieroglyphic account, Ramses defeated the invaders.

Most scholars believe the sea people described at Medinet Habu left the Aegean Sea area in about 1200 B.C. to settle in Egypt. After Ramses III beat them back, they moved into nearby areas. The Philistines took what is now the Gaza Strip area along the eastern Mediterranean coast. According to the Bible, as the Israelites entered their Promised Land, they stayed clear of the Philistines, apparently because of their superior iron weapons and fighting skill. The Philistines later moved aggressively into Israel’s heartland until young David killed their champion Goliath and they retreated to five cities along the coast.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

BY THE TOWN OF ZIONSVILLE PLAN COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Town of Zionsville Plan Commission on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street Zionsville, Indiana 46077 to consider the following Petition:

Petition #2024-27-DPA, filed for St. Francis In-the-fields Church, requests Plan Commission Approval for a Modification of a Development Plan. The proposed development includes a 1,150 square foot addition to the narthex of the existing church building with interior renovations.

The property involved is currently owned by St. Francis In-the-fields Episcopal Church, and commonly known as 1525 Mulberry Street, Zionsville, IN 46077 and is legally described as:

A part of the northeast quarter of Section 34 and a part of the northwest quarter of Section 35, Township 18 North, Range 2 East of the second Principal Meridian, and being more particularly described as follows, towit:

From the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of Section 34, proceed thence south 89 degrees 20 minutes 38 seconds west along the south line of said quarter section for a distance of 229.89 feet to the point of beginning. From said point of beginning proceed thence south 89 degrees 20 minutes 38 seconds west along the south line of said quarter section for a distance of 251.61 feet to a point in the east right of way line of the C.C.C. & St. L. Railroad, thence north 28 degrees 40 minutes 33 seconds west along said right of way line for a distance of 1053.20 feet to the center line of a county road, thence with said center line south 84 degrees 53 minutes 53 seconds east for a distance of 201.69 feet, thence south 83 degrees 26 minutes 47 seconds east for a distance of 138.82 feet, thence south 80 degrees 32 minutes-35 seconds east for a distance of 138.82 feet, thence south 72 degrees 30 minutes 42 seconds east for a distance of 114.87 feet, thence south 68 degrees 48 minutes 10 seconds east for a distance of 114.87 feet, thence south 66 degrees 56 minutes 54 seconds east for a distance of 368.10 feet to a point in the northwest quarter of said Section 35, thence leaving the center line of said road proceed south 23 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds west for a distance of 700.27 feet to the point of beginning, containing 12.139 acres, more or less, but subject to legal highways, rights of way and easements.

Located in Eagle Township, Boone County, Indiana.

A copy of the Petition for Plan Commission Approval, and all plans pertaining thereto are on file and may be examined prior to the Public Hearing at Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077 or at: http://www.zionsville-in.gov/231/Planning-Economic-Development. Written comments in support of or in opposition to the Petition for Plan Commission Approval are filed with the Secretary of the Town of Zionsville Plan Commission prior to the Public Hearing will be considered. The Public Hearing is open to the public. Oral comments to the Petition for Plan Commission Approval will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. Further, and as allowed by the laws of the State of Indiana, members of the public will be afforded the opportunity to attend the Plan Commission Public Meetings via a form(s) of electronic communication IF indicated in the Agenda (as amended from time to time) associated with the Plan Commission Meeting. Additionally, upon request, the Town of Zionsville will provide auxiliary aids and services in association with meetings and hearings occurring in-person. Please provide advance notification to Roger Kilmer, at rkilmer@zionsville-in.gov or 317-344-1164, to ensure the proper accommodations are made prior to the meeting.

Dave Franz (President)

Mike Dale (Secretary)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF ZIONSVILLE PLAN COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Town of Zionsville Plan Commission on Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street Zionsville, Indiana 46077 to consider the following Petition:

Petition #2024-24-DPA, filed for Zann Real Estate Group requests PLAN COMMISSION APPROVAL for a (mark all that apply): Waiver of Development Requirement(s) to allow for: Waiver of Development standard “Zionsville theme” for architectural design and building materials for exterior renovation to the building facade

The property involved is commonly known as: 7301 Mayflower Park Drive and is legally described as:

PARCEL I:

Lot One (1) in Mayflower Park, Section 2, a subdivision in Eagle Township, Boone County, Indiana, as per plat hereof recorded October 27, 1998 as Instrument No. 98-12401 in Plat Book 10, page 28, in the Office of the Recorder of Boone Bounty, Indiana.

EXCEPTING THERE FROM that part having been conveyed to the Town of Zionsville by Warranty Deed recorded July 24, 2007 as Instrument No. 200700007759 and being more particularly described as follows:

A part of Lot 1 in Mayflower Park Section 2, a subdivision in the East Half of Section 12, Township 17 North, Range 2 East, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Plat Book 10, page 30, in the Office of the recorder of Boone County, Indiana, and being described as follows:

Beginning at the Northwest Corner of said Lot; thence North 86 degrees 48 minutes 18 seconds East 2.83 feet along the North line of said Lot; thence South 28 degrees 48 minutes 38 seconds West 18.87 feet; thence South 86 degrees 48 minutes 18 seconds West 8.83 feet to the Northwestern line of said Lot; thence North 41 degrees 48 minutes 18 seconds East 22.63 feet along said Northwestern line to the point of beginning.

PARCEL II:

The North Ten (10) feet by parallel lines of Lot Two (2) in Mayflower Park, Section 2, a subdivision in Eagle Township, Boone County, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded October 27, 1998 as Instrument No. 98-12401 in Plat Book 10, page 28, in the Office of the Recorder of Boone Bounty, Indiana.

PARCEL III:

Together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress over and across the Common Access Ways in Mayflower Park as set out in Declaration of Covenants and Easements dated June 6, 1997 and recorded June 30, 1997 as Instrument No. 97-5886 and amended by First Amendment to Declaration of Covenants and Easements dated June 18, 1998 and recorded July 21, 1998 as Instrument No. 98-8416, and also amended by a First Limitation of Declaration of Covenants and Easements dated June 19, 1998 and recorded July 21, 1998 as Instrument No. 98-8417, and as further amended by Second Amendment to Declaration of Covenants and Easements recorded October 13, 2000 as Instrument No. 2000-10255, and as further amended by Third Amendment to Declaration of Covenants and Easements recorded March 29, 2001 as Instrument No. 2001-03439.

A copy of the Petition for Plan Commission Approval, and all plans pertaining thereto are on file and may be examined prior to the Public Hearing at Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077 or at: http://www.zionsville-in.gov/231/Planning-Economic-Development. Written comments in support of or in opposition to the Petition for Plan Commission Approval are filed with the Secretary of the Town of Zionsville Plan Commission prior to the Public Hearing will be considered. The Public Hearing is open to the public. Oral comments to the Petition for Plan Commission Approval will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

Further, and as allowed by the laws of the State of Indiana, members of the public will be afforded the opportunity to attend the Plan Commission Public Meetings via a form(s) of electronic communication IF indicated in the Agenda (as amended from time to time) associated with the Plan Commission Meeting.

Additionally, upon request, the Town of Zionsville will provide auxiliary aids and services in association with meetings and hearings occurring in-person. Please provide advance notification to Janice Stevanovic, at jstevanovic@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-1574, to ensure the proper accommodations are made prior to the meeting.

Dave Franz (President)

Mike Dale (Secretary)

Hypostyle hall inside the Medinet Habu. (Photos by Don Knebel)

LIFESTYLE

Across

1. Claiming word

5. Smartphone download

8. Voicemail sound

12. A Great Lake

13. Cause for overtime at a Millers game

Folk wisdom

Wash. neighbor 17. Sunny’s Sandwich Shop menu item

18. Local daily newspaper 21. Mar. 17 honoree

22. Exploit

Speck

Skirt fold

Break in relations

“Ain’t happening”

Back talk

Service charge

37. Fishers HS math class

39. Brought forth

41. Butler frat letter

42. Gillette razor

44. Waiting, in a way

45. Palladium concert equipment

47. “Fine by me”

49. ___-bitsy

50. Sense of self

52. Pick up the tab

54. Heptagram

59. Portent

60. Jog on the Monon Trail

61. Rich soil

62. Delhi dress

63. Zionsville HS subj.

64. Mystical glow

65. Curved molding

66. Colts stats

67. Put one’s foot down Down

1. Shapiro’s, e.g.

2. Crooked Stick golf club

3. Kind of view

4. “Now you ___, now you don’t”

5. Lacking a musical key

6. Pittsburgh team Indianapolis Indians players move up to 7. Chick’s chirp 8. Weeps loudly 14. Aviation prefix

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Neighborhood Garage Sale in The Bristols 126th Street & Brooks School Road in Fishers (46037) Friday, May 10 & Saturday, May 11 8AM - 1PM each day

Waterstone Neighborhood Garage Sale

Tons of homes participate. Make sure you get to all four neighborhoods!

Designer clothing, furniture, housewares, kids’ stuff, and incredible deals! This sale is too good to miss!

Waterstone is east of Gray Road between 116th and 126th Entrances to neighborhood are at 116th, 126th, and Gray Road

Includes Bayhill, Brookfield, Stonewick and Windpointe.

Thursday May 9th

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Saturday May 11th

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